How to Remove Olive Oil Stains from a Wool Sweater

Robin asked: How do I remove olive oil from a wool sweater? I recently splashed some olive oil and lemon juice mixture on a wool sweater. How can I get that out? I have not done anything yet except blot as much as I could.

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Removing stains from wool can be a little tricky to tackle yourself. It’s often best to take it to a professional cleaner and allow them to treat the stains. If you want to remove them at home, here is a method that many have found safe and effective. If your item is machine washable, see the additional tips for a quicker cleaning option.

Some wool sweaters are machine washable (check the care instructions on the tag), which will make the stain removal process much simpler. In these cases, you will be able to spot clean the stain and machine wash the entire sweater. Do not machine dry it, as the heat will cause shrinkage.

Wool is natural hair, and some have found basic shampoo effective in removing oil and grease stains.

Never use any products with bleach to clean wool. It will weaken the fibers.